Respiratory Therapist Applicant

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to join their team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in downtown Norfolk, VA. This role is a Full Time, Night Shift position.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital:

Are you looking for more? More autonomy, more innovative care, and more engagement as a valued member of the team? We\’re looking for you—a highly motivated respiratory therapist who wants to collaborate with nurses, physicians, and others using RT-driven protocols to provide exceptional care for our patients. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed academic medical center and the region\’s only Level I trauma center. We are also the proud home of Nightingale, the first hospital-based air ambulance in Virginia. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital includes Sentara Heart Hospital, the area\’s first and only dedicated heart hospital. Within our variety of high-acuity, highly specialized units, we have nine ICUs (including burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and progressive ventilation).

As a respiratory therapist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, you will learn advanced practices such as esophageal balloon-guided ventilation, lung protective ventilation strategies, and monitoring indices proven to reduce ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Our respiratory-driven protocols enable therapists to utilize tools like APRV and Volumetric Diffusive Respiration. Our department\’s proactive approach is highly regarded by physicians, nurses, and colleagues. Listen to what they have to say here. We also offer a residency program to support new hires with training and development, encouraging proactive thinking and questioning. We value work-life balance and provide self-scheduling to support our team.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Associates or Bachelor\’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

Certification/Licensure:

• BLS required at time of hire.

Experience:

• None required.

Join our team, committed to quality healthcare, continuous improvement, and growth opportunities!

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Our goal is to make you feel excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility with the region\’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Our high-quality heart program, Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, and specialized services make us a comprehensive healthcare provider. We are a recognized accredited Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, specializing in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women\’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal ICU.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve.

In support of our mission \”to improve health every day,\” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For remote positions, Sentara employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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